Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / January 2005

One of our club members test flew a giant AT-6 today at the Rockwall club
field.  I'm not sure who made the kit.  It's a fiberglass fuselage.  Power
is a G-62, weight around 30 pounds, wing loading around 50 ounces.  The file
is 13-14 mb so it takes a while to download if you do not ...

I am thinking of buying some LiPo batteries from CheapBatteryPacks.com.
Mainly because they are fitted with cell taps for their charge guards, but
also because they are a lot cheaper than UK available batteries even after
adding VAT.

Can I use the Pete Tindals smoke system with a laser 4 stroke?
Will I have to knacker the exhaust to use it with a laser 4 stroke?
David

As a lot of you guys know, I've been working on the Squirrel design which is
especially designed for workshops for beginners.
A buddy of mine was over yesterday and we discovered that a glue stick can
decrease the construction time on a balsa tissue airplane dramatically. Also

I am considering the hobby, and my first airplane.  My research indicates
that the Hobbico Nexstar is probably a good bet.  Any other beginners have
experience with it?

    Can anyone help me to find out how to get this newsgroup through my new
ISP (Peoplepc.com)?  It appears that the "wonderful" AOL will no longer support
them & coincidentally,  we just recently broomed AOL for the new  ISP!   I am
looking for information as to how to access this ...

I am now Checking all my radio equipment after a break of 19 years. I have a
lot of Micron and Futaba Servos all fitted with standard Futaba plugs,
several Micron Receivers fitted with Futaba sockets, and a Fleet PCM
Transmitter and receiver with adaptor leads for Fleet RX to Futaba ...

Anyone know which of the model shops, if any, sells RTP gear?
My usual haunts only do my favourite drug..(dons Homer Simpson voice )
.hmmmmm, glow fuel!
Just thought a bit of rtp for the, erm, kids, would be fun

Does anyone know if the pale yellow fuel line ( Tygon) used for gasoline
engines will chemically "melt" if it is in long term contact with other
plastics?  I need to run some fuel lines in a confined space and would like
to run them through a rigid plastic sheath to prevent them ...

I have to join the AMA in order to use our local field.  I've been
flying gliders out in the boonies for years so this insurance thing is
sort of weird to me.  Anyway, how do I join the AMA?  How much are the
dues?  Please excuse this "nitro newbie" question and thanks.  Dan

One other thing about the design:
http://www.rubber-power.com/h/rp/squirrelsheet.pdf
http://www.rubber-power.com/h/rp/About.htm
The wing has the tissue on the bottom. This was done to simplify the

Looking for a couple of pics of the stock tail wheel assembly - strut,
steering linkages, etc.  Anyone know where I can view some?
  TIA,
   CR

Who supplies the best contest balsa from a quality and price perspective?

Does anybody know if Machineworks Northwest (authors of
CockpitMaster) are still alive?  
After upgrading my OS, CockpitMaster Backyard Edition refuses
to run.  E-mail to support@cockpitmaster.com bounces, and

OK,this flying Bud brought me a battery and ask me to check it out. He
accidentally touched the leads together while striping the insulation
off the wires and before charging it. No insulation is melted so it
didn't get that hot.It's a Sanyo,four cell,1200 mah pack.Goes to the Rx.